Garth Brooks Biography

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NAME: Garth Brooks
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
BIRTH DATE: February 07, 1962 (Age: 51)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Tulsa
Originally: Troyal Garth Brooks
ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius

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Country singer Garth Brooks has sold more than 100 million albums during his career. His music successfully crossed over onto the Billboard pop charts.

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